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The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) has generated a profit of Shs37.6 billion surpassing their projected revenue of Shs6.989 billion. This revelation emerged during a meeting between officials from UNOC and Members of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Monday, 27 May 2024 where the Auditor General’s report on UNOC’s financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2023, was considered. The recent audit of UNOC revealed an impressive financial performance that caught the attention of the committee.Initially slated to generate Shs6.989 billion in revenue, UNOC ended the fiscal year with Shs37.6 billion. This was attributed to strategic investments in…
Members of Parliament sitting in the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) were left in shock after it emerged that Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital does not have a single delivery bed. Officials from the hospital, led by Dr John Bosco Nsubuga, the Acting Director, and Richard Tumwesigye, the Senior Hospital Administrator, appeared before the committee on Tuesday, 28 May 2024 to respond to queries raised in the Auditor General’s report for the financial year ended 30 June 2023. The committee Deputy Chairperson, Hon. Gorreth Namugga, and other MPs expressed shock at the disclosure by the Auditor General that a hospital in an…
President of the Republic of Uganda, Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has welcomed the partnership between the Egyptian and Ugandan governments through the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) to start local production of vaccines for the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). This was while he met a delegation from the government of Egypt at his Kisozi farm in Gomba District over the weekend. The First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Museveni, attended the engagement. NARO was represented by the Deputy Director General in charge Research Coordination, Dr. Swidiq Mugerwa. The Minister for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries,…
The Tooro Kingdom MTN Amasaza Cup 2024 kicked off with a bang as defending champions Mwenge South edged out Burahya in a thrilling opening match held on Sunday afternoon at the Katoosa playground in Kyenjojo district. The well-attended game saw Burahya take an early lead in the first half, setting the stage for an intense battle. However, Mwenge South responded with determination, and Shafiq Mwesige’s equalizer ensured the teams went into the halftime break level at 1-1. The second half was a display of tactical prowess and grit from both sides, but it was Mwenge South who eventually found the…
Pearl Magic Prime is thrilled to announce the premiere date of its newest Ugandan drama series, “Crossroads,” set to debut on 25th June 2024. This highly anticipated show will take over the time slot currently held by the much-loved and award-winning “Sanyu” series, which captivated audiences for four remarkable years. “Crossroads” promises to be a captivating journey through the intertwined lives of three ambitious individuals as they navigate the complexities of love, power, and moral compromise within Kampala’s dynamic media industry. Set against the vibrant backdrops of Kakuto Village and the bustling city of Kampala, this series offers a rich…
MTN Uganda has officially launched a new “Uganda Fayaaa” campaign, marking the return of football to the iconic Mandela National Stadium, Namboole. The launch event kicked off at MTN Phillip Omondi Stadium, where a vibrant gathering of football and Uganda Cranes fans embarked on a spirited procession to Namboole and then finally to the MTN Headquarters. The procession was a grand display of unity and excitement, marking the beginning of a new era for the Uganda Cranes and their fans. The highlight of the event was the lighting of a massive fire torch, symbolising the reignition of passion and pride…
Several hundred students and their teachers recently completed the five-day boot camp stage of the annual Stanbic National Schools Championship (NSC) after showcasing their entrepreneurship skills and talents for developing innovative business ideas. In his closing remarks, Francis Karuhanga, the Chief Executive of Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited said, “I want to take this opportunity to thank the Ministry of Education and Sports that warmly welcomed the NSC idea and chose to walk with us in this journey of transforming the next generational leaders.” “To date, the Stanbic National Schools Championship has impacted more than 480,000 learners, teachers and the community…
The CEO Summit Uganda, a multidisciplinary think-tank that is an East African leader in Organizational Leadership & Practice, and a confidant to the leadership teams of the country’s most prominent institution, has today launched the Only One Earth Campaign. The event was held today at the CEO Summit’s offices in Kampala. This campaign, aimed to empower Ugandans to incorporate sustainable practices in their businesses, is comprised of a set of activities aimed to achieved the one goal. The campaign will start with the Only One Earth Program, a 4-day program in partnership with QCIL, Regenerate Africa and DCarbon Global in…
Kampala Metropolitan Police Apprehends Third Suspect in Aggravated Robbery Case Central Police Station Kampala has successfully apprehended another suspect in connection to the aggravated robbery incident involving Mr. Mugisha Tomson, aged 40, which was captured on CCTV. Mugisa Derrick, also known as Musota, was arrested today around Nakivubo Channel in the city center. It is alleged that Mugisa is the individual who delivered the kick that incapacitated Mr. Tomson and continued to assault him until he was unconscious. Mugisa has confessed to both the act of kicking and the robbery. Mugisa Derrick joins two other suspects already in custody: Senyonjo…
The finance ministry last week presented a budget estimate of sh14 trillion to Parliament, pushing the national budget expenditure for the financial year 2024/25 from sh58.3 trillion to sh72.13 trillion. The revised budgetary allocations that were approved by Parliament left several accounting officers of ministries, departments and agencies in tears, while others laughed all the way to the bank. Details of the additional allocations tabled before Parliament’s budget committee by finance state minister Henry Musasizi last Thursday showed that whereas several votes had their budgets increased, many suffered cuts. He informed the committee, chaired by Kacumbala MP Patrick Isiagi, that…